Durango
is situated near the "Four Corners" -- the only spot
in the United States where four states meet. Though Colorado towns
have the image of being hemmed in by high mountain passes, this
is not the case with Durango. Those businesses needing to transport
their wares by highway to markets located from the Southeastern
United States all the way west to central and southern California,
will experience few, if any, problems. No high passes impact access
south from Durango to Interstate Highway 40. In addition, Durango
is served very capably by aircraft and large interstate motor
carriers. The map below helps to illustrate the location of Durango
relative to other states.
Distance
and Direction to Major Cities Hwy.
Miles
Albuquerque
215 SE
Colorado Springs
302 NE
Denver
333 NE
Grand Junction
169 NW
Phoenix
461 SW
Santa Fe
216 SE
Salt Lake City
413 NW
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La
Plata County's climate is considered ideal thanks to moderate
temperatures and distinctly beautiful seasons. Snowfall at the
higher elevations is typically great for skiing and in the towns,
such as Durango at 6,512 feet of elevation, snow removal is
only an occasional chore of manageable size.
In summer temperatures seldom climb above the
high eighties and spring is characterized by afternoon showers
which bathe the land and stimulate verdant growth. Fall brings
the promise of "Indian Summer" and clear, dry, cool
days - perfect for hiking or driving in the mountains to view
the golden leaves of the Aspen and the dark red and orange hues
of the Gamble Oaks. Winters are generally mild, sunny and dry
with seldom a day of temperatures even close to zero.
Table I-1 gives climatic data on the Durango area.
TABLE I-1
CLIMATIC DATA: DURANGO, COLORADO
January
July
Mean Monthly Temperature:
25.3
67.0 F
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature:
45.3
83.1 F
Mean Daily Minimum Temperature:
14.4
45.9 F
Average Annual Precipitation:
19.1 inches
Mean Freeze Free Period:
99 days
Elevation above sea level:
6,512 feet
Solar Index: 85 percent of time sun - great solar exposure.
Only 59 days of precipitation per year.
Thanks to La Plata Economic Development Action Partnership and
Indiana Reed for information on this page.
Durango
is situated near the "Four Corners" -- the only spot
in the United States where four states meet. Though Colorado towns
have the image of being hemmed in by high mountain passes, this
is not the case with Durango. Those businesses needing to transport
their wares by highway to markets located from the Southeastern
United States all the way west to central and southern California,
will experience few, if any, problems. No high passes impact access
south from Durango to Interstate Highway 40. In addition, Durango
is served very capably by aircraft and large interstate motor
carriers. The map below helps to illustrate the location of Durango
relative to other states.
La
Plata County's climate is considered ideal thanks to moderate
temperatures and distinctly beautiful seasons. Snowfall at the
higher elevations is typically great for skiing and in the towns,
such as Durango at 6,512 feet of elevation, snow removal is
only an occasional chore of manageable size.